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Perm (Russian: Пермь, IPA: ⓘ; Komi-Permyak: Перем; Komi: Перым), previously known as Yagoshikha (Ягошиха; 1723–1781) and Molotov (Молотов; 1940–1957), is the administrative centre of Perm Krai in the European part of Russia.
At the junction of the Yegoshikha and Kama Rivers lays Perm, one of the most culturally diverse cities in Russia. Located upon a hilly terrain near the Ural Mountains, it is well-known for its ancient history, limestone caves, and wild rivers.
Perm, city and administrative centre of Perm kray (territory), western Russia. The city stands on both banks of the Kama River below its confluence with the Chusovaya. In 1723 a copper-smelting works was founded at the village of Yegoshikha (founded 1568), at the junction of the Yegoshikha and Kama.
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Perm is a large industrial city in the Ural Mountains, Russia. Learn about its history, culture, attractions, transport and more from this comprehensive travel guide.
Explore how Perm, a city founded in 1723 as a copper-smelting center, evolved into a major industrial and cultural hub of the Urals. See the landmarks, bridges, theaters, museums and the Kama River embankment that shaped the city's identity.